Job Title
Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Telemetry
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel assignment on a 22-bed mixed Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit located in Elmira, New York.
This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population requiring cardiac monitoring and general medical-surgical interventions. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing complex patient cases, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality care in a dynamic hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, for patients on a Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit.
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, responding promptly and appropriately to changes in patient condition.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and hospital policies.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, document findings accurately, and update care plans as needed.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
- Respond to medical emergencies and provide critical care interventions as required.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience in a Medical-Surgical Telemetry setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Competence in medication administration, IV insertion, and wound care.
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot common medical equipment (e.g., IV pumps, vital sign monitors, telemetry systems).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to a fast-paced clinical environment.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Nights (PM)
- Shift Duration: 12.5 hours
- Start Time: 7:00 PM
- End Time: 7:30 AM
- Days per Week: 3
- Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend required
- Holiday Rotation: Every other holiday required
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Assignment Dates: August 23, 2026 - November 21, 2026
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.